Rachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to pay
COMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.
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Eketahuna - a joke town to much of New Zealand - is making an unlikely recovery.
Majority of Kiwis back Labour's water tax
Labour's royalty on freshwater is backed by 70 per cent of Kiwis in a new poll.
Kiwi farmers going gaga for Wagyu
Kiwi Wagyu beef has great earning potential for New Zealand farmers, LIC says.
Farmers: We vow to protect waterways for our children
COMMENT: Farmers promise to protect rivers and streams for future generations.
Passions high over natural assets
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Robin Grieve: Emissions unit not fair to farmers
COMMENT: Using carbon to measure greenhouse emissions is unfair to farmers and NZ.
Can NZ produce the next axe handle?
COMMENT: There is much to do if we want to lead the race.
Getting off the well-worn farm track
New Zealand farming will need to change to meet future challenges, Lancorp CEO says.
Local Focus: It's a gay life in Waikato
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Rural market set to pick up after 'soft' Winter
Horticulture a winner for Hawke's Bay rural market.
Rachel Stewart: Hysteria over water policy pitiful
COMMENT: Labour's water policy is not as difficult to understand as you might think.
Farmers avoid jail in 'largest case of animal neglect'
'Life-changing situation' for Lumsden farmers after nearly 200 cows were put down.
Fact or Fiction: Labour's water tax
How much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?
MPI say cattle disease farms stays at two
It will take two or three months of testing before the farms are declared disease free
Suspicious activity raises stock theft concerns
Rural Hawke's Bay residents reminded to keep an eye out for suspicious activity
Local Focus: The virtual world of a pig in a cage
'Inhumane' pig farming highlighted in 360 degrees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dann: Prosperity tethered to farm gate
COMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.
Farmers aren't climate 'beasts' says MP
MPs react to calls for legislated climate change targets.
Disease-affected farm owned by rich listers
South Canterbury farm at the centre of the outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis has been named.
Disrupt or be disrupted
Fonterra is making farmers more sophisticated and is attacking the food services markets.
Vertical farming about to take off
Looking forward is beginning to mean looking up for the most plugged in farmers.
Robots lend a helping hand on the farm
Robots can do milking duties and free up the farmer to complete other jobs on the farm.
Quad bike deaths similar in Australia
A new study shows striking similarities in New Zealand and Australia quad bike deaths.
On the farm with the internet of things
Technology is changing the way farmers work, and saving time and money.
Kiwifruit export regulations set to change
Zespri planning a targeted share buyback and issue programme next year.
Jobs, health at risk from oyster thefts
Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.
Lamb exports fall after Chinese buyers stockpile supplies
Shipments for the month were 30,683 tonnes, down 11 per cent on the previous year.
Peters pledges to bring wool carpet back
National has "turned its back on wool", Winston Peters says.
Changing tastes a boost for Fonterra
Consumer attitudes towards fats and proteins are changing.
Corporate farm the way of the future
An extensive new farm on Rangitikei sand country could be a big earner in future.
PM signals law change on land swaps
Conservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.